Countryside Nightmare Resolved with Fly Screens in Oxfordshire
In the quiet countryside just outside Oxford, a homeowner faced a familiar summer frustration – insects. With long, warm days spent enjoying the garden, they loved to keep windows and doors open for natural ventilation. But open windows also meant an influx of flies, moths and other bugs, making indoor spaces uncomfortable and harder to maintain. Chasing bugs out of the house and cleaning dead insects off the windowsills were becoming all too common.
quick project info
Project
Oxfordshire window screens
Concern
Stopping insects getting in
Products
Serene window screens and a Legacy door screen
Mesh
Standard 18:14 insect mesh
Colour
Standard white
finding The solution
Fitted fly screens
Living in a picturesque, two-storey home in a historical Oxfordshire village, the homeowner needed a solution that would preserve her property’s charm while offering modern practicality. Their priority was to allow fresh air in without compromising comfort or cleanliness. They explored options such as curtains and blinds, but these either blocked light or didn’t address the core issue – insects. That’s when they discovered Phantom’s bespoke fly screens in Oxfordshire.
After reaching out to our team, we arranged a professional home survey. Our specialist recommended a tailored combination of manual door and window screens, both discreet, retractable solutions custom-built to fit the home’s doors and windows perfectly. These fitted fly screens provide seamless insect protection while blending in with the existing frames.
Installation
Fully fitted by trained professionals
For the doors, our standard fly screens were the perfect choice. Designed for single or double doors, these retractable screens are engineered to glide smoothly and retract completely out of sight when not in use. They allow homeowners to enjoy uninterrupted views of their gardens and maintain airflow, without the worry of flies or insects entering. As for the casement windows, our standard window screens were an ideal solution, sitting a comfortable distance from the window frame, ensuring ease of use.
Together, they created an effective barrier while preserving the home’s traditional look. To ensure optimal performance, we used our durable 18/14 insect mesh – a fabric that not only blocks out bugs but also promotes natural ventilation, improving indoor air quality.
The Result
An insect-free haven
Beyond performance, the homeowner was impressed with how visually subtle the screens were, appearing almost invisible when retracted. While our stock white was sufficient in this scenario, our screens are available in any RAL colour. This is to ensure that when installed, Phantom Screens look as though they have always been part of the design.
Now, the homeowner enjoys their space in peace – with doors and windows open wide, the breeze flowing through, and insects firmly kept outside. The screens also provided greater temperature control, with fresh air entering through the fly screen doors and pushing the hot, stale air out of the bedroom window fly screens to create a cool indoor paradise. This has transformed their home, allowing them to enjoy summer in total comfort.
Searching for bespoke fly screens in Oxfordshire?
If you’re looking for discreet, stylish fitted fly screens in Oxfordshire or anywhere in the UK, get in touch with our team today to arrange your free home survey.
All of our door and window screens in the UK are manufactured to order at our factory in Peterborough and installed by trained professionals. This ensures not only a flawless finish, but also long-lasting performance backed by our Limited Lifetime Warranty.
